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Quick Start Guide

Cisco PIX 501 Firewall Quick Start Guide

For Cisco PIX Firewall Version 6.2 and PDM Version 2.1

About the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall 2

Check Items Included 3

Connect the Cables 4

Power On the PIX 501 5

Check the LEDs 6

(Optional) Install a Cable Lock 7

Configuring the PIX 501 8

PDM Startup Wizard 8

Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 501 10

Upgrade to DES, 3DES, or a 50-User License 11

Restore the Default Configuration 13

Summary of Contents for PIX 501

Page 1: ...sco PIX 501 Firewall 2 2 Check Items Included 3 3 Connect the Cables 4 4 Power On the PIX 501 5 5 Check the LEDs 6 6 Optional Install a Cable Lock 7 7 Configuring the PIX 501 8 8 PDM Startup Wizard 8 9 Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 501 10 10 Upgrade to DES 3DES or a 50 User License 11 11 Restore the Default Configuration 13 ...

Page 2: ... 3 4 CISCO PIX 501 F I R E W A L L Hardware Features Compact desktop chassis External power supply 133 MHz processor 16 MB RAM 8 MB Flash memory 1 10BaseT Ethernet port half duplex for an outside connection to the Internet port 0 Integrated 4 port 10 100 Mbps Ethernet switch for inside private LAN ports 1 through 4 Serial console port for administrative access Security lock slot for added physical...

Page 3: ... Safety and Compliance Guide PIX 501 PC terminal adapter 74 0495 01 Documentation Cable US shown 72 0259 Power supply 341 0008 01 Blue console cable 72 1259 01 Yellow Ethernet cable 72 1482 01 Orange Ethernet Crossover cable 72 3515 01 C i s c o P I X F i r e w a l l P r o d u c t C D ...

Page 4: ...nect the device to a switch or hub b Use the orange Ethernet cable 72 3515 01 to connect the device to a cable DSL ISDN modem Step 3 Connect your PC or other network devices with an Ethernet cable not provided to one of the four switched inside ports numbered 1 through 4 PO WE R 4 3 2 1 0 CO NS OLE 3 3 V 4 5 A Computer or other network device Power adapter DSL Cable ISDN modem Orange Ethernet cabl...

Page 5: ...zard 4 Power On the PIX 501 Follow these steps to power on the PIX Firewall Step 1 Connect the small round connector of the power supply cable to the power connector on the rear panel Step 2 Connect the AC power connector of the power supply input cable to an electrical outlet Note The PIX 501 does not have a power switch Completing Step 2 powers on the device POWER 4 3 2 1 0 CONSOLE 3 3V 4 5A 713...

Page 6: ...net access is present Green The correct cable is in use and the connected equipment has power Off No link is established Tip If the LINK ACT LED does not light up you might be using the wrong type of cable Try replacing the yellow straight through Ethernet cable with the orange crossover Ethernet cable VPN TUNNEL Green One or more IKE IPSec VPN tunnels are active Off No VPN tunnels are active The ...

Page 7: ...mputer The cable lock is not included Follow these steps to install a cable lock Step 1 Attach the cable lock not included to the lock slot on the back panel of the PIX 501 Step 2 Follow the directions from the manufacturer for attaching the other end of the device for securing the PIX Firewall POWER 4 3 2 1 0 CONSOLE 3 3V 4 5A 61394 Lock slot Cable lock not included Cisco PIX 501 ...

Page 8: ... highly recommend that you change the administrative and Telnet passwords from their default settings to secure the administration of your PIX Firewall To configure Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE or a static IP address for an outside interface To configure VPN and Auto Update features 8 PDM Startup Wizard The PIX 501 contains an integrated configuration utility called Cisco PIX Device...

Page 9: ...ose a different IP address Step 3 Check the LINK LED to verify that your PC has basic connectivity to the PIX Firewall on one of the inside ports 1 through 4 When connectivity occurs the LINK LED on the front panel of the PIX Firewall lights up solid green Step 4 To access the Startup Wizard use a PC connected to one of the PIX Firewall switch ports and enter the URL https 192 168 1 1 startup html...

Page 10: ...PN Configuration Guide Follow these steps to connect a console for local administrative access Step 1 Plug one end of the console cable adapter 29 0810 01 into a standard 9 pin PC serial port Step 2 Plug one end of the blue console cable 72 1259 01 into the console cable adapter Step 3 Plug the other end of the blue console cable into the Console port Step 4 Configure the PC terminal emulation sof...

Page 11: ...ense To request a free activation key for DES complete the online form at the following website http www cisco com cgi bin Software FormManager formgenerator pl pid 221 fid 324 Note If you are unable to access this form because you do not have a CCO login send an e mail to licensing cisco com In the e mail include the PIX Firewall serial number as it appears in the show version command and request...

Page 12: ...the following website http www cisco com univercd cc td doc product iaabu pix pix_62 index htm Active Host Limitation The PIX 501 supports up to 10 active hosts on the inside network or 50 active hosts on the inside network if the optional 50 User License has been purchased A host is considered active when any of the following statements are true The host has passed traffic through the PIX Firewal...

Page 13: ...ommand considers both licensing and platform in creating DHCP pool sizes of 32 or 128 Refer to the following website for detailed command information and configuration examples http cisco com univercd cc td doc product iaabu pix pix_62 cmd_ref index htm The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance To access the TAC Website go to http www cisco com tac Command D...

Page 14: ...th your product The Documentation CD ROM is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation The CD ROM package is available as a single unit or through an annual or quarterly subscription Registered Cisco com users can order a single Documentation CD ROM product number DOC CONDOCCD through the Cisco Ordering tool http www cisco com en US partner ordering ordering_place_order_o...

Page 15: ...sman Drive San Jose CA 95134 9883 We appreciate your comments 13 Obtaining Technical Assistance For all customers partners resellers and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts the Cisco Technical Assistance Center TAC provides 24 hour award winning technical support services online and over the phone Cisco com features the Cisco TAC website as an online starting point for technical as...

Page 16: ...tacts go to this URL http www cisco com warp public 687 Directory DirTAC shtml TAC Case Priority Definitions To ensure that all cases are reported in a standard format Cisco has established case priority definitions Priority 1 P1 Your network is down or there is a critical impact to your business operations You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation...

Page 17: ...chnology breakthroughs and Cisco products and solutions to help industry professionals get the most from their networking investment Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips configuration examples customer case studies tutorials and training certification information and links to numerous in depth online resources You can access Packet magazine at this URL http www cisco com go ...

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